The four Boston gay bars that closed during the pandemic were a pointed reminder of changes the community has experienced for decades. The Shiro in Berlin. A favorite of the Kennedys, In Hartford, CT; Honiss Oyster House and The Hearthstone. Quite a fewtaverns around the city can likely boast Paul Revere having drank there, but few can say the same about Charles Dickens. Pewter Pot! At first, Kennedy's specialized in boy's and men's clothing before venturing into the field of women's clothing in the 1930s. It was an occasional outing from our family home in Burlington . During the 1980s, Kennedy's struggled and had to shut the doors of its main store (at Summer and Hawley streets). I grew up in west Roxbury and lived just down the street from Fontaines- such great memories of eating there with my family! We already have this email. The chocolate loving Dutch have been eating them for breakfast on toast for decades. The Automatic: This popular Kendall Square hangout, famous for its burgers and after-work scene, opened in late 2016 as a collaboration between Chris Schlesinger (of the now-closed East Coast Grill) and Dave Cagle (of the now-closed B-Side Lounge). Pellino's Ristorante (2 Prince St., Boston) has closed after about three decades in business the first two-thirds of which were in Marblehead before owners Frank and Karen Pellino moved the. Loved bringing my brother and sister in there when we were young! Its not surprising that as one of the Americas first settlements, Massachusetts has its fair share of historic taverns. It now houses the popular Trinas Starlite Lounge. Buzzys Roast Beef is gone and the Liberty hotel now occupies its place. The first time I had a Lobster Out was in Dinis. They have a restaurant in Sanford Maine now , unfortunately no stuffed lobster or dessert but still good. Couldnt miss the huge waving chicken sign out front! This beloved restaurant launched in 1963 and quickly became THE place to dine and hobnob. Just imagine a gigantic Family Tree of New England eating establishments,with The NoName as the trunk..the amount of branches past present & future would astound you. It was very dark and wonderful for socializing and I recall always finding something there to enjoy. Fantasias near Fresh Pond in Cambridge. Miss them all. When my three best friends and I got our first paying jobs in high school, we would dress up and go on Sundays. Best special occasion restaurant ever!!! My friends and I used to hang out at The Pewter Pot AND Senior Pizza. Ive hit them all and have such fond memories. The waiters were excellent and wore suits or tuxedoes. I worked at Honiss Oyster House in downtown Hartford right after the employees succeeded in unionizing the restaurant. Also recall the Dinnerhorn in Portsmouthnot too far from Yokens. The floor was covered in small white tiles, which added to the ambiance and also helped make the place cool. I miss Steves soo much. Agree about Fontaines in West Roxbury. My parents and I would go there for special meals. So many wonderful memories. My family would dine there occasionally and it was always a special treat. I remember seconds on the house of their fabulous prime rib, my first taste of marinated mushrooms (you bet I have the recipe) and the to die for popovers. All great memories, but we STILL miss, and long for, the Green Ridge Turkey Farm. Heck Allens is much missed, and even its replacement, Spuds, is now gone and my husband and I and several friends used to go there often. Breathe deep the aroma of Guinness and find a new friend to chat with. 20 Best Things to Do in New England in March, 10 Best Things to Do in The Spring in New England, 40 Cozy Fireside Experiences in New England, Gone-But-Not-Forgotten New England Amusement Parks, https://www.tfrecipes.com/jordan-marsh-macaroon/, Yankee Magazines Ultimate Guide to Autumn in New England, Yankee Magazines Ultimate New England Winter Guide, Yankee Magazines Ultimate New England Summer Guide, 63 Reasons Why We Love the Cape & Islands, For $14 Million, You Could Own Provincetowns Iconic Lobster Pot Restaurant. It was such a treat to go there! The Weathervane in Maine. They were Great, miss them. In its prime, Hilltop Steakhouse was regularly listed among the busiest restaurants in the world. The HobBob Restaurant on the Boston Post Road in Madison, Connecticut served the most amazing fried chicken and shaved ham grinders! One time my friend and I decided to grab dinner at Durgin Park and the mens Russian Chorus from Harvard was beautifully serenading the diners! Thanks everyone. But by then the end was in sight: Giuffrida had sold the business the previous year, and it did not fare well under later owners. My parents found the restaurant when my dad bought a slice of the Countesss Dobos Tort. The Peter Stuyvesant,. Ahhh, Red Wing Diner. Thank you, terrific memories ~ add to em Locke-Ober Cafe, the Cafe Budapest, and Josephs of Dartmouth St.s lobster savannah. The Toll House in Whitman Ma home of the Toll House cookie was our place of family gatherings until it burned down in 1984. Dont know about up a hill, but you could mean Berts Landing..just next to the beach access. And Dinis on Boston Common! Spent many wonderful hours hanging out with other couples in the booths upstairs. Sam Doran, a 24-year-old who lives in the North End, said he has been frequenting the bar for three years. Around early 80s, the owner was a real fisherman and wed often see an enormous catch in the walk-in frig. Really miss Top of the Hub. I wish someone would bring back another restaurant of the same caliber. And the Wurst House in Harvard Square. If only I could go back in time to those wonderful days! Restaurants That Have Closed. My favorite was Hilltop Steak House for the Lobstah pie! Many restaurants here have been in business for many decades or even a century. But its nowhere near 50 feet tall; Id guess 15-20 from driving by there recently. Lir is the latest in a spate of popular Boston restaurants closing their doors due to the coronavirus pandemic. Boston 1800, East Boston, Pind View, KingstonNH, All gone! Went with my grandparents to the one on Main Street in Falmouth, now an Indian restaurant. They were famous for their huge slabs of the tastiest Prime Rib you could have. They were also famous for their homemade Hot Fresh Popovers which every table would get a basket of them. Because its Kevins birthday today! What a delicious combination. The Yankee Silversmith in Wallingford, CT. Boston Mayor Tom Menino, right, and Providence Mayor Buddy Cianci at Joe Tecces, Feb. 3, 1997. Today, a mammoth Barnes & Noble bookstore occupies the space where the restaurant once stood. After a six-year run, Pupek retired on Christmas Eve of 2004. Baileys, both in Harvard Square and downtown, was a regular stop in my youth: grilled cheese, fish chowder, and cone-shaped scoops of ice cream in an old-style silver cup with handle. Went to the one in West Yarmouth two years ago was not that impressed. We asked you in Augustand again last weekwhich restaurant you miss the most, and what you loved so much about it. There was a Yokens in Danvers , Mass in the early 70s . And, how about the Redwing in Foxboro ! 4. Both were on Main Street in Hyannis! also Warmuthshad a wonderful B deck salad. Weylu s palace did not open until 1989 or so. But what's the oldest bar in Boston? Does anyone else have memories to share of SANDYS? Bison County: Waltham's go-to spot for fine barbecue has smoked its last rack of ribs. Great German Food and atmosphere. The food was fine (think burgers, tuna melts, and BLTs), but the ice cream was always the draw. Ah I used to work there 60s through 80s. )and sayBoss,my sisters boy(or brother in law,or whatever) is coming over from the old country,can you find him a job?So,the new arrival would start at the bottom, maybe washing dishes,and over time would work his way up ,becoming a cook on the line. A little late maybe, but cant forget Mama Leones in Boston {servicemen in uniform eat for free), the Kon-Tiki Room at the Sheraton-Prudential Center; The Commodore in North Beverly; The Junction for ice cream in Essex, MA ; Hojos all-you-can-eat clams (strips only)all across New England; Pilots Grill and Millers in Bangor, ME; The Sail inn near Bucksport, ME; The 95er in Bangor, ME; and Vallees Steak House at Exit 8 in Portland, ME. Glad Dinis and Too House were mentioned by others. The Town Lyne House. I recall a place called JTs on Route 20 near or in Weston in the 70s and 80s. Johnsons is still there in Northwood, NH! Bishops in Lawrence was great. Of all the restaurants that have closed over the years, this was the Best? My first solo car ride when I picked up.2 friends and drove to Salem. He would also later own three other New England classics: the Cape Codder Resort and Residences in Hyannis, the Danl Webster Inn in Sandwich, and the John Carver Inn in Plymouth. Bobby Hackets in Pembroke, Ma on route 53, a great New England Fare from prime rib to Clams Casino, always a great stop. Still, alongside an impressive whiskey menu, theres the Dickens Punch to enjoy. Have childhood memories of Howard Johnsons from their Toasted Corn Muffins, Clam Roll to Ice Creamwas always a stop leaving Boston, heading to or leaving The Cape and anywhere in between along major roadways. Clubs and pubs have come and goneeven Fenway Park across the street has been slicked up and expandedbut the Cask remains a stoic, no-frills grand master. Enjoy a tipple at these timeless barsand take in some history, too. When it was built, it supposedly replaced a nearby tavern burned down by the British troops either during the Battle of Bunker Hill or another Revolutionary War skirmish. When we came back Brighams quickly outgrew its mom-and-pop roots. The Copley Caf became the Merry-Go-Round Bar in 1934, complete with a merry-go-round; in 1978, it was simply The Plaza Bar and Dining Room; then, in 1996, it became The Oak Room and racked up considerable standing among Bostons Back Bay set. Even though Im living away, Im sad at the fact that Cole Farms in Gray, Maine has closed. Most famously, John F. Kennedy launched his political career at the hotel and proposed to Jacqueline Bouvier at Parker's Restaurant. Inevitably, other beloved stores and eateries were less fortunate and had to close their doors. Also, the Red Wing in Foxboro ? The store concentrated on classic goods and, in the 1970s, several other branches opened throughout Greater Boston. This is where I spent my teens years in the 80s. So many memories. The enterprise expanded to include four stores located in Boston (on Tremont Street), Hyannis, Cohasset, and Wellesley. Loved the silver cups and plates they would put the sundaes in, and, yes, the hot fudge was dripping over the side. Mary-Ellen Tucker DeRosa. Cant believe no one mentioned an almost 60 year old establishment with an iconic neon whale! BEST seafood dinner in New England! Locals never had a chance to bid farewell to these local restaurants and bars. You go downstairs. Ah, yes, I remember it so well. Elishas and also the White Horse Tavern, both were in Milford NH. And Chadwicks we always celebrated my kids birthdays there. Baileys sundaes were the best ever. Thanks for subscribing! But Weylus also had a satel;lite location Weylus Sure in Brockton, MA. Back in the day, this watering hole hosted prominent American patrons like Paul Revere, Benjamin Franklin and George Washington, so stopping by here for a beer is basically a history lesson. Fried Clam stand on Route 1 in York (? Black Angus, Boston. Boston, MA 02210; East Side Bar and Grille 561 Cambridge Street Cambridge, MA 02141; Easy Pie 1701 Washington Street . for dessertand still have enough left to tip. I couldnt agree more.Maneros Steakhouse was THE BEST ! It was a Greek diner, and they made my favorite Chicken/Broccoli/Ziti ever super lemony, super garlicky. There were so many and I miss them all. Excellent, my mom and her friend Marge took me there when I was expecting my first baby, a special day! Two more to add: Flagstones in Newington, NH and Els Anyone remember Honisss on State Street in Hartford? Theres never been any place like like it before or since. CJ Gangi, HUGE servings at Bishops for such cheap prices! Sheila M. Hawes, Cafe Luigi in Bedfordfabulous reasonably priced Italian food, great servicea family favorite for decades. Lisa Schuhmacher, Christos in Brockton. 2023 Vanyaland. Jimmys Harborside, Red Coach Grill, Commodore Restaurant. They did quite a function business so had need of live bands. We used to live on the corner of Broadway (Route 1) walking distance to the Town Lyne House. Union Oyster House dates to 1826 when it opened as the Atwood & Bacon Oyster House. They had the best hamburger rolls I have ever eaten. They still had the great pizza and salad along with many more choices. My whole family would meet for dinner there, aunts, uncles, cousins, grandparents. But some of the citys most notable eating and drinking establishments wont be open to welcome Bostonians back. The ClamBox has taken its place with my family. Wish we could find the recipe for their delicious Delmonico potatoes . Anthonys Pier 4 in Boston and Saunders at Rye Harbor, NH. Loved going to Cafe Budapest for an elegant meal and great ambience. The clams were fantastic He let each of his employees make a pizza to take home with them at closing shift. Anybody remember anything more about it? They offered all the steak and lobstah you could eat for a vcery reasonable fixed price and made their money on the beer and desserts they sold separately. Many a last call at the South Pacific in Newton. For many shoppers and especially for any weary kids and spouses who accompanied them the bakery was an essential part of a long day of shopping at Bostons destination store. Now with this pandemic so many more good places have closed. Ive been to a couple of these restaurants like the Hilltop Steakhouse remember going there with my grandparents when I was little and going into the butcher shop too. Great memories. Wow. Susan Buckley Withrow, Omg, my mom would take me and my brother there when we were little. We lived around the corner back in the mid 70s and, as poor college students, it was so special when we could afford to treat ourselves. As West Broadway undergoes massive development, including to the building in which Amrheins sits, one can only hope this bastion of old Southiedoes notdisappear in a cloud of gentrification. Here, shoppers could not only find a wide range of clothing and items from around the world, but also be treated to fashion shows, concerts, holiday exhibits, art shows, and a bakery that soon became famous for its blueberry muffins. It was named the Sand Bar and was associated with a miniature golf course. Following a return to private ownership in 1982, Brighams capitalized on its most popular offering and began selling packaged ice cream in supermarkets. No mention of Mildreds Chowder House? Dont forget the Toll House,home of the famous cookies. And where I discovered that pesto is fantastic especially on a toasted roll with turkey and cheese. Best fried chicken evaah!! It had the absolute best muffins. However, his son Edward Filene took over and became the first person to introduce the idea of "bargain basement" pricing to the consumer. Actress Amy Poehler worked at Chadwicks as a teenager in the late 1980s, as did her future Saturday Night Live castmate Rachel Dratch. This was in the 70s. The Wursthaus was one of the earliest restaurants in the area to offer a more extensive beer list long before beer became hip and trendy. Great salads and sticky buns. I lived on the corner of Broadway ( RT 1) and Lakeside about 4 doors down from the Towne Lyne House between 69-71 . The mini-golf course (plus batting cages and other amusements) that the orange dinosaur was part of is now condos, but they preserved the dinosaur; its easily visible from route 1. I found this Jordan Marsh macaroon recipe online. Visit Website. Lobster in the Rough, Route 28, Cape Cod. Look out for your first newsletter in your inbox soon! My dad always got finn Haddie we kids would pronounce it. HOW CAN this list not include Howard JohnsonsThey invented the CLAM ROLL, along w/help From NISSEN who invented the New England Hot Dog rollsAlso Heck Allens in Saugus GREAT SEAFOOD. My heart is filled with sweet memories just thinking about those special dinners. Sherry Mayes Millington, As a former employee of Anthonys Pier 4, the popovers were delicious. And of course that was followed by an Anthonys birthday cake. Learned to eat Fish & Chips there before I learned to like seafood. I agree, always looked forward to the one before you crossed the bridge to the cape. I think the name had the word oyster in it. We always stopped there. 617-956-8765. I became a serious seafood lover and cook after my year at Honiss. Went there many a Friday night with dear friends Helen and Gen Pelrine. As far as now defunct chain restaurants that were always very good, Victorias Station ( all of their restaurants were built from converted Train Cars. Gilchrist's opened in Boston in 1842 and, by 1964, there were multiple store locations across Greater Boston. David K. I used to love Sandys! Dj vu! Some Facebook comments have been lightly edited for spelling, grammar, and punctuation. Equally memorable were the Chadwicks birthday celebrations and since the whole thing worked on the honor system, it was pretty much always someones birthday. My go to was Harvard Sq, probably the first to go due to rent prices. Gilchrist's building is still standing, although the store itself closed in 1977. And the profits? Also, their clam chowder was also delicious. Dining rooms were named after places like Kansas City, Dodge City, and Sioux City. The Field Pub: As perhaps Cambridge's most popular Irish pub, The Field hosted countless first dates, break-ups, and late-night gatherings. It's believed that, despite its move from Elm Street to where it now stands on Union Street, the Bell in Hand still uses the original, physical bar dating back to 1795. They made a mean lime rickey too. John Durgin and Eldridge Park took that over in 1827 (a third partner, John Chandler, came aboard in 1840, but by then it was apparently too late to add his name). Baileys in Wolfeboro, NH. It did quite well in the 50s but later on less well and she was becoming older and she had others running it for her. Backyard Betty's: One of Southie's liveliest drinking and dining spots has served its final boozy shake and order of table-side wings. Same for music venues, nightclubs, bars, and other important cultural hotspots. The Pour House in the Back Bay has been sold after 34 years in business. The space is now occupied by Yvonne's. I cant remember the name. Stoddard's: Tucked away in the Leather District, this retro. Located on the ground floor, the Jordan Marsh Food Shop and Bakery would have shoppers following their noses toward those signature muffins and other baked goods; once there, they could also browse gourmet snacks and gift baskets. And a graduation dinner! You get an all-you-can-eat salad bar for one reasonable price. a whale steak. Miss those dress up dinner nights. Although not a fine food restaurant, Howard Johnsons (New Englanders do not call it HoJos) IS a New England classic, and deserves a spot on this list. I miss her and her restaurant. Vanyaland editor Michael Marotta and photographer John Hutchings spent a day tracing Bostons long-gone clubs, and photo-documenting what exists in these spaces today. When the state took the land for the Walden Pond State Reservation in 1966 or 67 she was ready to sell. Bond Bar at the Langham. Clown sundaesyum. In the mid-1990s, amid flagging sales, Jordan Marsh closed its doors for good, with the remaining stores being rebranded as Macys. Still have my best friends for life from there. In Chinatown Yee Hong Guey. Best sundaes around, amazing lime rickey. Christopher Pierce, When in my early teens (eons ago), my mom would give me $1.50, and I would get a Coke, a tuna sandwich, fries, and a sundae (with marshmallow!) Hilltop was a firm favourite for its ridiculous extravagance with decorations, the herd of plastic cows. Cafeteria Boston: One of the city's most popular see-and-be-seen spots has permanently closed after 13 years on Newbury Street. Late hours with great fries and roast beef sandwiches. Today Bell in Hand is a full service restaurant as well as a bar and happening nightspot. Loved the fried clams at the Redwing! The Brook Manor! There is now a daycare center where it once stood, at the corner of Waltham Street and Concord Avenue. Follow John Hutchings on Instagram @jlh1918. A little late maybe, but cant forget Mama Leones in Boston {servicemen in uniform eat for free), the Kon-Tiki Room at the Sheraton-Prudential Center; The Commodore in North Beverly; The Junction for ice cream in Essex, MA ; Hojos all-you-can-eat clams (strips only)all across New England; Pilots Grill and Millers in Bangor, ME; The Sail inn near Bucksport, ME; The 95er in Bangor, ME; and Vallees Steak House at Exit 8 in Portland, ME; and McNamaras in Winthrop, ME. Marios or Manero across from Westport Ct train station was my dads haunt after commuting beck from NYC on the 5:25 or 6:10 evening train. I seem to remember that, please correct me if I am wrong. Great place to work. Never knew who might show up at the Clam Bar. Catania opened his first restaurant in 1963 (belying the menus claim of famous since 1831), but 10 years later he had sold all the locations except the one in Falmouth. Nice old Victorian run by a nice family. BTW Lafayette House and Red wing are still operational. Swensons ice cream Faneuil Hall, The Dome Woods Hole. Sablones Veal n Vintage in Bostons East End. It should be noted, also, that were not really lamenting here, just pointing out that interesting stuff has happened in places you wouldnt think to look because of natural change. Worked there in the 90s. Saugus! Saw Kenny Rogers there in 70s. All quality seafood, shoreline of Guilford was a restaurant Mecca. Location: 440 Atlantic Ave. McMenamys Falmouth. As a kid until I moved away after 22 yrs, I lived up the street from Fontaines and never We felt so grown up! Got engaged there! Pewter Pot Muffin House did not have a long run. The original tavern was a large three-story colonial-style building.
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